Blog - Page 3

A collection of 2,535 blog posts

OverflowJul 12, 2024
How We're Preventing Breaking Changes in GraphQL APIs at Buffer — and Why It's Essential for Our Customers

As part of our commitment to transparency and building in public, Buffer engineer Joe Birch shares how we’re doing this for our own GraphQL API via the use of GitHub Actions.

LinkedInJul 11, 2024
30 Days of LinkedIn Post Prompts to Help You Build Your Following + Personal Brand

A full month of LinkedIn prompts to inspire your next 30 posts (with examples!).

FlowJul 10, 2024
How to Build a Personal Brand on LinkedIn (+ Why You Should)

A three-step guide to building your personal brand on LinkedIn, featuring some advice from my own journey and other experts.

TikTokJul 9, 2024
How to Get Your Next Idea Using TikTok's Creator Search Insights

In this article, I share what you need to know about TikTok’s Creator Search Insights tool and some ideas for making the most of this feature.

Small BusinessJul 8, 2024
We Built a Following Before We Even Had a Product — Here Are 3 Tactics that Helped Us Do It

Instead of staying in stealth while you develop a product, this founder advocates for building a following ASAP. Learn the tools that helped his company grow before launching.

ThreadsJul 4, 2024
7 Creators on Threads to Watch (+Lessons to Learn From Their Content)

In this article, I share some of my favorite creators on Threads as well as the elements of their content that, in my opinion, make it engaging and effective.

AIJul 3, 2024
7 of the Best AI Image Generators for Creators and Marketers + Example Images

Tried and tested: These AI image generators consistently delivered the best results. Here's a look at how they work, how much they cost, and how they handled a specific prompt.

ThreadsJul 2, 2024
How These 7 Brands on Threads Are Growing on the Platform

In this article, we identify 7 brands on Threads that effectively use the platform to engage their audiences.

TikTokJul 1, 2024
How to Use TikTok Studio: A Handy Tool for Growing on the Platform

A walk through this must-try new tool for creators and brands, and how to find all the hidden gems TikTok Studio offers.

Small BusinessJun 27, 2024
How I'm Scaling My Business with AI: The Exact Tools, Tactics, and Prompts

Learn this scaling strategist’s best practices for integrating AI into your small business operations in a way that will save you time instead of adding more work.

LinkedInJun 26, 2024
7 Best LinkedIn Tools to Improve Your Content and Presence in 2024

In this article, I’ve highlighted some of my favorite LinkedIn tools and how I use them to grow my following on the platform.

ThreadsJun 25, 2024
Buffer for Threads is Here: Plan, Schedule, Cross-post, and Analyze Your Content

The decision to integrate Threads came directly from you — our community. We received over 7,000 requests for this feature, and each one was a reminder of why we do what we do at Buffer.

InstagramJun 25, 2024
Instagram Notes is Growing at a ‘Wild’ Pace: Here’s How to Use the Feature Strategically

How to use Instagram notes as a creator or brand — and why it's a new feature not to be ignored.

ThreadsJun 24, 2024
6 Threads Content Ideas For Your Next Post (+Tips to Help You Draft It)

In this article, discover 6 ideas to add to your Threads content strategy.

Content MarketingJun 20, 2024
Reddit is My Surprising Secret to Marketing Success: Here’s How I’ve Used it to Grow My Business

Learn exactly how this founder used Reddit to build his profile as a thought leader and gain new customers.

The Essential Guide to Content Curation

In this guide, we’ve collected some ways to get started with content curation and to do so as efficiently and expertly as possible.

ThreadsJun 19, 2024
How to Grow on Threads: 9 Ways to Gain Followers

In our time on Threads, the Buffer team has picked up some patterns — here are our tried-and-tested strategies for growing your following on Instagram's new platform.

The Fediverse: A Beginner's Guide to Decentralized Social Networks

This article will introduce you to the fediverse, key decentralized platforms, and some reasons to get started.

InstagramJun 17, 2024
How Instagram Reels Helped Me Hit 6 Figures in My First Year in Business

Learn how this small business owner quickly developed the right Instagram Reels strategy for connecting with customers and landing sales.

Content MarketingJun 13, 2024
Content Distribution: Your Everything Guide, From Psychology to Strategy

Without a solid distribution strategy, even the best creative can get lost in this vast universe of content. Here's everything you need to know about building yours.

FlowJun 12, 2024
12 Content Curation Tools for Every Creator and Marketer

In this article, we’ll explore some of the best content curation tools available and why every creator and marketer should have them in their toolkit.

7 Sprout Social Alternatives to Try in 2024 (Free + Paid)

A look at the best Sprout Social alternatives, how much they cost, and some of their best features.

Small BusinessJun 10, 2024
Why I Started Charging More for After-Hours Work — and How It's Improved My Business

Five years ago, this founder started charging her clients more for after-hours work. Learn how it has helped (rather than hurt) her business and how you can implement similar boundaries for yourself.

InstagramJun 6, 2024
How to Encourage Social Proof on Instagram: Tactics that Work Best for Small Businesses

Check out actionable tactics for encouraging social proof on Instagram that work best for small businesses.